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What are other words meaning mother?

Formal/Literary:

* Mater: Latin for "mother," often used in scientific or academic contexts.

* Parent: A general term for a mother or father.

* Progenitor: A person who originates or gives birth to something, specifically referring to a parent.

* Dam: Used specifically for the female parent of an animal, especially mammals.

* Matriarch: The female head of a family or tribe.

* Maiden: An archaic term referring to a mother or woman who has given birth.

Informal/Affectionate:

* Mom: A common and familiar term for "mother."

* Mama: A more affectionate and informal term for "mother," often used by children.

* Mommy: A playful and affectionate term for "mother," typically used by young children.

* Mum: A British and Australian term for "mother."

* Mummy: A British term for "mother," often used by children.

* Mother hen: A nurturing and protective person, especially a woman.

Other meanings:

* Gestational mother: The woman who carries and gives birth to a child, regardless of whether she is the biological mother.

* Adoptive mother: A woman who legally becomes the mother of a child who is not biologically hers.

* Surrogate mother: A woman who carries and gives birth to a child for another couple or individual.

The best word to use depends on the specific context and the tone you want to convey.